How to Match Your Bathroom Countertops and Flooring in Toronto

Whether you are designing a new bathroom or remodelling your current one, some important decisions need to be made. That includes matching your countertops and flooring.

Granite bathroom countertops (or any other type) and the surrounding floor are the focal points in any Toronto home, no matter its size. Although they do not need to match completely, you also don’t want them to clash.

That’s why Toronto’s leading stone fabricator has come up with this valuable guide on properly matching bathroom countertops and floors.

Let’s get started.

What to Do to Match Your Bathroom Countertops and Floors in Toronto

Below are a few ways to match your bathroom countertops and flooring.

Follow One Pattern 

When you select design elements that differ greatly, you usually end up with a bathroom that looks clumsy and odd. One important rule is to stick to one pattern only.

For example, say you have deep green tiles on your shower wall. Then both the floor and countertop should be either white or very light shades of grey to highlight the green.

Pick Elements That Relate

As your bathroom floor is not the same material as your countertop, it’s difficult to get an exact match. But it is important that they should match to some extent.

For example, if you have a farmhouse-style master bathroom with premium hardwood flooring, choose a gorgeous quartz countertop. This blends perfectly with the decor and does not compete with the flooring.

Choose Countertops According to the Style of Your Bathroom Decor

When matching bathroom floors and countertops, think about the colour tones and style of the room’s design. For example, for hardwood flooring, choose natural stone countertops that go well with the wall paint and tile designs. Marble countertops are your best bet.

If you have tile bathroom floors, choose a countertop that goes with tile. For instance, grey quartz countertops pair well with marble tiles on the floor tiles and in the shower.

Choose the Right Material for Your Bathroom Countertops

Here are a few popular countertop materials that you may choose as per the flooring and overall decor of your bathroom.

• Granite

Because of its durability and beauty, granite is considered a great option for the bathroom. Since it is a natural stone, each granite slab has a unique veining pattern and colours ranging from bold to subtle. This means you can easily find one that is right for your bathroom.

Granite is also stain and scratch-resistant, so requires little maintenance and lasts for a very long time.

• Quartz 

This is one of the hardest engineered stones used for bathroom countertops. It consists of 95% ground-up quartz bonded with 5% resins and pigments.

It is tougher than other natural stones and does not require sealing. It is also resistant to water, bacteria, and stains, so is a good option for bathroom countertops. Quartz can take a wide range of edge treatments and mounting options.

• Marble 

This is one of the most beautiful and graceful countertop materials. It is resistant to heat, but this porous stone is prone to water spots and stains so is high maintenance. But, if properly taken care of, you can have a marble countertop in your bathroom.

In order to keep it looking new and fresh, you have to reseal it every 6 to 12 months. (Use a sealant spray monthly for additional protection.)

Marble is expensive, but the investment is certainly worth it as it will enhance your property’s value.

• Quartzite 

This natural stone looks just like marble but is very easy to maintain. It is also as hard as granite and resistant to scratches, etching, stains and harmful UV light. This makes it a great choice for bathrooms exposed to direct sunlight.

Choose the Right Colour for Your Bathroom Countertops 

If you want to change your bathroom countertops and match them to your floors, then first look at the floor and shower tiles. If they are similar, then you can select something different for your countertops. For example, if you have a ‘busy pattern’ on the bathroom floor and very tiny tile in the shower area, then choose solid-coloured countertops. (In a busy pattern there is no clear focal point as several elements are competing for attention, such as colours and textures.)

Now you know what steps to take to match your bathroom countertops and flooring. If you are still struggling with how to match granite bathroom countertops (or any other type) with the bathroom flooring in your Toronto home, contact MaxSpace Stone Works. From material selection and fabrication through to installation, our experts can help you at every step.